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Middle East Dream Escape: Iconic Petra & The Great Pyramids

Get ready for 23 days of pure adventure through Jordan, Egypt, and the Sinai Peninsula— where ancient history meets epic landscapes. Kick things off with a warm Jordanian welcome at a local family’s home near Amman, then roam the ancient ruins of Jerash before stepping into the legendary city of Petra. Sleep under a sea of stars in Wadi Rum, float effortlessly in the Dead Sea, and take a thrilling 4x4 ride into the vast desert of Wadi Araba. Then, cross the Gulf of Aqaba to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, where you’ll spend free time in Dahab's beach town and hike to the summit of Mount Sinai. The adventure continues with a scenic felucca cruise down the Nile, a visit to the iconic Pyramids, and a home-cooked meal in a Nubian village. Packed with bucket-list experiences and hidden gems, this is the Middle Eastern journey you’ve been waiting for.

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23 DaysAmman to Cairo
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: DJAR
From $2638.57 USDIncluding taxes and fees

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Grading: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Merchandising: New Trips

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 18-39

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Middle East Dream Escape: Iconic Petra & The Great Pyramids - Itinerary

Trip Start: AmmanTrip End: Cairo

DAY 1

Amman

Arrive at any time. After a brief welcome meeting at the hotel connect with new friends on an optional group dinner in Amman, or explore on your own before the adventure begins.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Connect With New Friends:
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Nomads Hotel Amman:
Nomads Hotel Amman

Middle East Dream Escape: Iconic Petra & The Great Pyramids - Itinerary

Trip Start: AmmanTrip End: Cairo
DAY 1
Amman

DAY 1

Amman

Arrive at any time. After a brief welcome meeting at the hotel connect with new friends on an optional group dinner in Amman, or explore on your own before the adventure begins.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Connect With New Friends:
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Nomads Hotel Amman:
Nomads Hotel Amman

DAY 2
Amman
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DAY 3
Amman/Petra
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DAY 4
Petra
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DAY 5
Petra/Wadi Rum
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DAY 6
Wadi Rum/Aqaba
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DAY 7
Aqaba
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DAY 8
Aqaba/Mādabā
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DAY 9
Mādabā
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DAY 10
Madaba to Wadi Araba
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DAY 11
Wadi Araba to Dahab
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DAY 12
Dahab
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DAY 13
Dahab
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DAY 14
Dahab/Saint Catherine
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DAY 15
Saint Catherine/Cairo
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DAY 16
Cairo
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DAY 17
Cairo/Aswān
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DAY 18
Aswān
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DAY 19
Aswān
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DAY 20
Aswān/Luxor
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DAY 21
Luxor
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DAY 22
Luxor/Cairo
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DAY 23
Cairo
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What’s Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Al Safi Community Lunch, Jordan Valley
  • Your G for Good Moment: Funtasia Project Visit, Luxor
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Foodie Moment: As-Salt Food Tour, As Salţ
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Aqaba
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Cairo
  • Your Local Living Moment: Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal, Aswān
  • Your Discover Moment: Aswān
  • Amman Citadel, Mosque and Amphitheatre Visit
  • Jerash Guided Visit
  • Little Petra and hike to Petra with guided visit
  • Sunrise visit to Petra
  • 4x4 Wadi Rum Desert Trip
  • Night Walk in Wadi Rum
  • Dead Sea Visit
  • Madaba Mosaics
  • Free time in Madaba, Aqaba, Amman, and Dahab
  • Wadi Araba Hike
  • Wadi Araba Camping
  • Saint Catherine's Monastery Visit
  • Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike
  • Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Orientation walk through Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar
  • Free time in Aswan
  • Felucca Sailing Excursion
  • Kom Ombo Temple visit
  • Cycle and Funtasia Project visit
  • Free time in Luxor
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Simple hotels (18 nts, twin-share), Bedouin camp with shared bathroom facilities (2 nts), overnight sleeper-train (2 nts).
Meals
  • 21 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Transportation
  • Private vehicle, 4x4, hydrofoil ferry, walking, train, felucca
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, Certified Egyptologist as CEO while in Egypt

Middle East Dream Escape: Iconic Petra & The Great Pyramids Departure Dates

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USEFUL INFO

Your G for Good Moment: Al Safi Community Lunch, Jordan Valley
Your G for Good Moment: Funtasia Project Visit, Luxor
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Foodie Moment: As-Salt Food Tour, As Salţ
Your Big Night Out Moment: Aqaba
Your Big Night Out Moment: Cairo
Your Local Living Moment: Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal, Aswān
Your Discover Moment: Aswān. Amman Citadel, Mosque and Amphitheatre Visit. Jerash Guided Visit. Little Petra and hike to Petra with guided visit. Sunrise visit to Petra. 4x4 Wadi Rum Desert Trip. Night Walk in Wadi Rum. Dead Sea Visit. Madaba Mosaics. Free time in Madaba, Aqaba, Amman, and Dahab. Wadi Araba Hike. Wadi Araba Camping. Saint Catherine's Monastery Visit. Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike. Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Orientation walk through Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Free time in Aswan. Felucca Sailing Excursion. Kom Ombo Temple visit. Cycle and Funtasia Project visit. Free time in Luxor. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Taste As-Salt’s rich culinary heritage on a food tour and enjoy tea in a local home, Hike from Little Petra along the back door trail to its famous neighbour, Savour a traditional Jordanian lunch at the G Adventures-supported Al Safi Kitchen helping build a sustainable future for its community, Soak in the desert vibes of lesser-known Wadi Araba, Hike to the summit of Mount Sinai, where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, Cross the legendary Suez Canal — the vital link between Europe and Asia, Explore Egypt’s ancient temples and pyramids, Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca, Visit a Nubian village and connect with its welcoming community

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

Please note that cameras with lenses of 50mm and above, as well as GoPro cameras, are not permitted to pass through Taba Port, Egypt. For those carrying larger cameras, the items will be held and transferred to Cairo Airport, where passengers can collect their cameras upon departure. The fee is USD 100 per camera and must be paid by the traveler.

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